Kelland Properties is a multifaceted company engaged in real estate holdings, commercial property development and business management, including hospitality, marine, and other new businesses . We are seeking an experienced Bookkeeping Specialist for our Nanaimo office. The ideal candidate will be driven, entrepreneurial, and eager to grow in a dynamic environment.
Core Responsibilities:
- Manage daily accounting tasks: accounts payable/receivable, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and GST/PST filings for multiple companies.
- Prepare year-end working papers.
- Maintain monthly reporting procedures.
- Handle expense and credit card reports and reconciliations.
- Provide administrative support: financial and non-financial reports, record keeping, contracts, applications, surveys.
- Perform front-end office reception duties.
- Perform basic office management duties.
- Liaise with customers, suppliers, and operations teams.
- Assist in developing new procedures to improve efficiency.
- Conduct weekly invoicing for internal and external clients.
- Manage tenant relations, rent collections, repair scheduling with operations team.
- Handle ad hoc business communication, research, and reporting requests.
Requirements:
- Minimum 5+ years of bookkeeping/accounting experience.
- Degree in accounting or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
- Highly organized self-starter able to initiate and manage new processes.
- Ability to prioritize and multitask in a growing environment.
- Quick thinker with initiative for unstructured tasks.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong proficiency with MS Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word).
- Experience with accounting software (Sage 50, QuickBooks Online). Yardi property management system experience is an asset.
- Professional demeanor and ability to handle confidential information.
- Experience with commercial leasing and construction projects is desirable.
Compensation:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Company-paid extended health and dental plan.
- Salary will be based on relevant education and experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Work Location: In person